Fitness

The cutting edge of medicine is largely focused on longevity through genetic manipulation, nanotechnology, and advances in cellular science. While most of this is still in the realm of science fiction, the good news is that we already know a great deal about how to extend human life and health. There are several societies that produce far more than their expected share of centenarians and other healthy long-lived people. What can we learn from the Blue Zones, and how can we apply their wisdom to our lives?

For many people, hiking is one of the great joys of life. During a hike, you immerse yourself in the natural world and can boost both your physical health and your emotional well-being. But a lot of traditional hiking food undermines both reverence for nature — producing a lot of waste and contributing to environmental deterioration — and personal health. In this article, we’ll explore healthy, convenient, and delicious plant-based hiking food options.

The B vitamins are commonly grouped together as “B-complex,” but each one plays a unique role in your everyday health, metabolism, and body functions. Here’s why the B vitamins are so important, which ones may deserve extra attention, and where you can find them on a plant-based diet.

Green fitness means exercising outdoors, in nature. It conveys so many benefits that if it were a drug, it would be an all-time bestseller. And those benefits aren’t just for the people exercising in nature, but for the planet itself. So why would you exercise outdoors? What are the benefits? And how can we make nature accessible to all?

Watermelons are among the largest and heaviest fruits available at most grocery stores, but is lugging them home worth the effort? Are they nutritious, or just a bunch of water and sugar? Here’s what to know about the nutrition benefits of watermelon — plus, the pros and cons of eating them.

Some people love spinach, and others, well… don’t. Regardless of your feelings, what's the truth about spinach for your health? And how can you prepare it well in order to incorporate spinach as part of your regular diet, and get the most from its nutritional potential?

We used to check our watches only when we wanted to know what time it was. Now, that little device on your wrist can display your heart rate, blood oxygen, stress level, calories burned, and how many steps you’ve taken since you got out of bed. Health trackers are here to stay. And they’re getting ever more sophisticated in the data they can collect, and the nudges they can provide. But should you wear one? And if so, which kind? And are there any downsides to them?

Cherries can be sweet or sour, red or black, and are the perfect addition to desserts or savory meals. And while they do have a tendency to stain your clothing, they can be one of the most delicious foods on the planet, which most people would say is a fair trade-off. But are cherries good for you, how should you use them, and do they come with any downsides?

Saunas are becoming increasingly popular around the world — and for good reason. Here are 9 benefits of saunas and why you might want to consider them for your health.

Resistance training can be a great way to build muscle at every age and stage of life. It can help to boost your metabolism, so you burn calories around the clock. It can support stronger bones and more resilient joints. And it can be fun, too! Here’s why resistance training can be so healthy, and how you can put it into action in your life.

Matt Frazier wanted to add a bit of healthy protein to complement his athletic kids’ wholesome plant-based diet. So he started researching the available options - and he was horrified by what he found. Most of the protein powders on the market were contaminated with dangerous heavy metals and PCBs, not to mention fillers, sweeteners, preservatives, and gums. In this article, Matt exposes what the protein powder industry doesn’t want you to know.

Heart health is about more than what you eat. These 4 habits will keep your heart happy.